How to debunk the first cause argument without trying too hard

[Ronkonkoma]

You're quite right to be skeptical of a "debunking Christianity" site. Take it with whatever sized grain of salt you prefer. We encourage that sort of thing, around here!

I linked to it because he provides (as tends to be our tradition) a lot of citations and links to other things to read on the subject, and provides a (to my point of view, which I confess may not be entirely neutral, despite my best efforts) good summary of the issues.

And I could not agree more with the last part you wrote. As a Humanist, I believe that human compassion and love are what make this world tolerable, and that we suffer or prosper in direct proportion to how we are taught to show (and are shown) love.

Take a moment to blank your mind of what you think you know about the Parable of the Good Samaritan, and go read it again. It's my favorite thing that Jesus (is alleged to... I have to throw that in there so no one things I'm suggesting that I think the Gospels are accurate transcripts of anything the man said in real life) taught. And, unfortunately, most people get the point of that parable wrong. If more Christians really did grasp what he was saying, I think you'd find that more of us nonbelievers were on your side on most issues, or rather, you'd be on our side more often.

Hint: if you do not already know, it helps to know exactly what a Samaritan was, and what the Judean Hebrews thought of them in the first century. It may be worth a separate Google search before you start the Bible reading.

Thanks, will do, and comment on it. Just need some time. I just came from hungary.